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Park Service Tests Levee System + Spirit Coach Fired: Top DC News

The National Park Service conducted its yearly test of a levee system near the Washington Monument. A new Jewish museum is coming to D.C.

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Plastic sheeting and sandbags prevent floodwaters from running into the Internal Revenue Service building on Jan. 28, 2019. On Wednesday, the National Park Service tested its levee system that was put in place to protect the IRS and other buildings.
Plastic sheeting and sandbags prevent floodwaters from running into the Internal Revenue Service building on Jan. 28, 2019. On Wednesday, the National Park Service tested its levee system that was put in place to protect the IRS and other buildings. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Morning, D.C.! It's Thursday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on today in the District of Columbia.

First, today's weather:

Clear throughout the day. High: 72 Low: 54.

Here are the top stories in D.C. today:

  1. This Levee Protects $14 Billion Of Property In DC From Flooding (DCist)
  2. 'Share the Space': 3 Miles of DC's Georgia Ave. to Close for Open Streets (NBC4 Washington)
  3. It's Time to Redistrict DC (Washington City Paper)
  4. 5 Best Web Development Services in Washington, DC (Kev's Best)
  5. Laguna Beach Jewelry Brand Gorjana Expands to DC and Bethesda (Commercial Observer)
  6. Coming to DC, a new Jewish museum highlighting activism and heritage (Forward)
  7. DC launches educational recycling campaign (Waste Today Magazine)
  8. Georgetown Home's Large Rooms, Garden Great For Entertaining (Washington DC Patch)
  9. Rapper Yo Gotti Among Four New Minority Owners of DC United (NBC4 Washington)
  10. Washington Spirit Coach Richie Burke Fired After An Investigation Into Abuse (NPR)
  11. Two District Men Indicted on Federal Charges Involving Illegal Possession and Sale of Firearms (Department of Justice)
  12. DC's covid memorial: National Mall lined with more than 650,000 white flags to memorialize victims (The Washington Post)
  13. Amazon Fresh To Reach 750 Workers At DC-Area Stores By End Of 2021 (Washington DC Patch)
  14. Bowser administration official to run for Ward 5 seat on D.C. Council (The Washington Post)
  15. Mayor Bowser Presents the 36th Annual Mayor's Arts Awards, Celebrating Washington, DC's Artistic and Creative Communities | (Executive Office of the Mayor)
  16. 'Civilization is a progression': March on Washington Film Festival returns to DC (WTOP)

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Today in Washington DC:

  • Meet and Greet (Events) - Community College Preparatory Academy PCS (12:00 AM)
  • Price Benowitz Vaccination Sweepstakes (12:00 AM)
  • Untold Stories: Women and the Asian Art Trade (8:30 AM)
  • Human Origins Research in the Time of COVID-19 (11:30 AM)
  • Let's Talk Gardens, Washington National Cathedral Gardens: Divine Inspiration & Earthly Changes (12:00 PM)
  • Roosevelt Girls Volleyball vs Ballou High School (5:00 PM)
  • [OffStage: Ballet in Nature] Houston Ballet Soo Youn Cho 'Sketches for a Toiling Heart' (6:00 PM)
  • Roosevelt JV Football vs. KIPP - Roosevelt High School (6:00 PM)
  • The Block After Hours: Terra Firma the Band (The Block DC) (6:00 PM)
  • Four-day virtual lecture series by Sunandaji on "The Yoga of Meditation" (7:30 PM)
  • Kiss Me Kosher (7:30 PM)
  • Pimps of Joytime (8:00 PM)

Washington DC Patch Notebook

  • Washington DC: "It's a beautiful day to explore the nation's capital. 🧡 What's on your DC bucket list this fall?! 🍁 📷: @sheseesdc #MyDCcool #ExperienceDC" (Instagram)
  • DC Public Library: "Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Mr. Lilo! Sing, jump, and dance with Mr. Lilo and his guitar. Enjoy original music and traditional songs in English and Spanish on Facebook Live. This program is made possible thanks to the West End..." (Facebook)
  • Visit Washington DC: "Once the sizzle of summer fades and autumn settles in, DC transforms as hues of yellow, orange and red take over. 🍁 Between the colorful canvas of leaves and the incredible weather, fall in DC is the ideal backdrop for that picture-perf..." (Facebook)
  • Visit Washington DC: "Planning a fall adventure in Washington, DC? Check out these exciting exhibits to experience at DC museums this season. 😍 #MyDCcool #ExperienceDC" (Facebook)
  • DC Public Schools: "Repost from @whittierecstem • Happy Hard Workin' Wednesday! What is Heggerty? Heggerty @heggertypa is a phonological and phonemic awareness program written by Dr. Michael Heggerty. The daily program provides a high level of explicit m..." (Instagram)
  • Visit Washington DC: "#NationalCoffeeDay + Autumn = a wonderFALL combo. 😍 Check out these seasonal drinks and other fall flavors for your next caffeine fix in Washington, DC. 💯 With favorites from Compass Coffee, Colada Shop and more! 🧡 #MyDCcool #Experien..." (Facebook)
  • DC Public Schools: "The health, safety, and well-being of our staff, students, and families is our top priority, and we look forward to hearing from you at upcoming town halls. Join us tonight, September 29 at 5:00 pm, for a look at what happens when there ..." (Facebook)
  • Washington DC VA Medical Center: "Vaccine & Booster Update: Flu shots are available for Veterans beginning October 4, 2021; schedule with your VA Primary Care provider. DC VAMC is still administering COVID-19 vaccines to Veterans, their spouses and caregivers on a walk-i..." (Facebook)
  • DC Mayor's Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs: "Join DVRP (the Asian/Pacific Islander Domestic Violence Resource Project) for an Instagram Live tomorrow on Wednesday, September 29 at 6 PM for a conversation on supporting queer and trans survivors. To learn more about the event, visit ..." (Facebook)
  • DC Mayor's Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs: "Great to be at the Mayor's Arts Awards w the Mayor's Office of Nightlife and Culture tonight!" (Facebook)
  • District Department of Transportation: "Did someone say pop-up traffic garden? This Saturday, Discover TrafficGardens is making space for traffic education and lots of FUN at #OpenStreetsDC! Visit 👉 openstreets.dc.gov for the full event schedule. ❤️ Platinum Sponsor @pepcocon..." (Facebook)
  • DC Mayor's Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs: "Join @mayor_bowser tomorrow at 11 AM as we kick off the next round of applications for the $400 million Housing Production Trust Fund - one of the many tools we're using to build and preserve affordable housing in the District. RSVP: tin..." (Facebook)
  • DC Mayor's Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs: "Join @mayor_bowser, @ddotdc and Team MOAPIA this Saturday at 10 AM for #OpenStreetsDC! Three miles of road will be open for you to walk, talk, bike, run, shop, dance, and scooter through, and check out many fun activities!" (Facebook)
  • District Department of Transportation: "#Repost @districtbridges 🚨𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀🚨 We're looking for additional help with day-of set-up, tear-down, and space activation for Open Streets. Volunteers will receive a free one-year membership to Capital..." (Facebook)
  • DC Mayor's Office on Latino Affairs: "Estos son los sitios de vacunación y pruebas sin cita previa. Para más información sobre la vacuna visite: http://vacunas.gov Recuerda, las vacunas y las pruebas son GRATIS." (Facebook)
  • DC Department of Public Works: "Confused about your trash and recycling pickup day? Find it here! http://collectionday.dcgis.dc.gov." (Facebook)

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  • Wedding Dress to Rump Roost-Shepherd Park Community Yard Sale (October 2)
  • 26th Annual Art on the Avenue (October 2)
  • Volta Park Fall Festival Is Back October 2, 2021 (October 2)
  • Silver and Brass Restoration Services: Mondays 10-4 (October 4)
  • Little Wild Things Farm's Autumn Salad Share (October 6)
  • Auryn Quartet Classical Music Concert (October 6)
  • How To Buy A Home Zoom Class (October 15)
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